Archives for Scott Schober

As we near another frenzied holiday season, online retailers scramble to build up their inventories and launch amazing deals for online shoppers. At the same time, hackers come up with their own creative and novel ways to compromise our personal information and steal our digital identities. But don’t despair this shopping season as you can… Read More »

Ever since ATM machines first appeared back in 1969, thieves have been eagerly lining up to hack them and their users. Today’s ATMs include integrated video cameras, thick steel walls and silent alarms for security but some also contain the latest in state of the art of hacking technology adding up to more than $2… Read More »

People assume that staying safe from cyber hackers requires a lot of money. While spending money in the right area is important, common sense features costing little to no money and are the most effective defenses to thwart a cyber attack. Let’s face it, no one is 100% safe from cyber hackers so each of us… Read More »

Over 10 billion transactions are performed every year at ATMs and there are over 425,000 of these cash dispensing machines throughout the US for a total of 3,000,000 used globally. ATMs hold anywhere from $3,000 to upwards of $100,000 per machine so they naturally become a prime target for thieves. Physically breaking open an ATM is… Read More »

Over 2 billion robocalls are placed every month. Receiving an occasional robocall call would be no big deal but SPAM wouldn’t be SPAM if it was only occasional. I personally receive 5 to 6 robocalls every day and I am not alone as the number one consumer complaint to the FCC is now telemarketing calls.… Read More »

Consumers looking to fill up at the pump often look for the gas station with the best prices. They are too busy to notice the possibility of nearby cybercriminals stealing their credit card information, but that’s exactly what is happening at some gas pumps. Through the magic of wireless technology, thieves can rest in their… Read More »

For all of Segway’s advanced mechanics and incredible feats of stabilization, this futuristic ride hasn’t had the smoothest ride since it’s introduction. Originally launched at the end of 2001 under a veil of secrecy and hype, Segway slowly became more of a punchline over the ensuing years due to it’s inflated price and association with… Read More »

What advice would you provide to a women thinking about a career in cybersecurity & technology? I would encourage them to think very broadly about what roles they may be able to fill. There are so many great opportunities in Cyber Security and Technology . If you are technical, the roles can be anything from… Read More »